Phyllis Schlafly Dies at Age 92

Phyllis Schlafly, founder of the Eagle Forum, opponent of the Equal Rights Amendment, and unrepentant anti-feminist, died today at age 92, according to the New York Times. In a Facebook post, the Eagle Forum described Schlafly as an "iconic​ American​ leader​ whose love for America was surpassed only by her love of God and her family​​".

Figures and organizations from the Religious Right are mourning Schlafly's passing on Twitter.

Phyllis Schlafly will be remembered for her courageous leadership in the face of seemingly insurmountable odds. pic.twitter.com/1T8gD0iPzl

— Tony Perkins (@tperkins) September 6, 2016

Thankful for the long life of @PhyllisSchlafly. She was not afraid to stand alone. Now she sees in full and stands in Glory. 1 Cor. 13:12.

— Jim Daly (@DalyFocus) September 6, 2016

Rest in peace Phyllis Schlafly. Her legacy lives in the #prolife movement that continues fighting for the protection of all, born & unborn

— Susan B Anthony List (@SBAList) September 6, 2016

An American original. God bless Phyllis Schlafly: https://t.co/rCM8M6WJjw

— Peter LaBarbera (@PeterLaBarbera) September 6, 2016

Saddened by death of @PhyllisSchlafly--read her book "Choice Not an Echo" as a teenager. Changed my life. I loved her. Will miss her.

— Gov. Mike Huckabee (@GovMikeHuckabee) September 6, 2016

RIP Phyllis Schlafly, conservative icon & a dear friend. She changed the course of history.

— Ralph Reed (@ralphreed) September 5, 2016

She Went Down Swinging! - Phyllis Schlafly.

May she rest in peace.

Iconic. Heroic. No one can fill her... https://t.co/15byfCjx32

— Sarah Palin (@SarahPalinUSA) September 6, 2016

THE GREAT PHYLLIS SCHLAFLY IS GONE AT 91!!! My obit for this wonderful woman: Phyllis Stewart Schlafly, 1924-2016- https://t.co/yOTZERmTfX

— Ann Coulter (@AnnCoulter) September 6, 2016